NICK Riewoldt headlines a strong list of inclusions for St Kilda's final NAB Challenge tune-up against Melbourne at Etihad Stadium.

Riewoldt, Leigh Montagna, David Armitage, Sam Fisher and Jarryn Geary are all set for their first pre-season matches after the Saints' clash against the Brisbane Lions was washed out in Mackay last week.

Young key forward Paddy McCartin is still missing with a hamstring injury, while Eli Templeton, Tom Lee and Tom Curren have been left out of the final 24-man team.

Melbourne is taking a near full-strength side into the match, with skipper Nathan Jones and Bernie Vince playing their second games and emerging superstar Jesse Hogan returning.

Billy Stretch, Jayden Hunt and Dean Terlich have been left out of the final team.